EN User Manual Fridge Freezer ZRB38213WA
Contents Safety information 2 Safety instructions 3 Product description 5 Operation 6 Daily use 6 Hints and tips 8 Care and cleaning 9 Troubleshooting 10 Installation 12 Technical information 13 Safety information Subject to change without notice. Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. Children and vulnerable people safety This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Do not let children play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Keep all packaging away from children. General Safety This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other residential type environments Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. 2 www.zanussi.com
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance. Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Safety instructions Installation Only a qualified person must install this appliance. Remove all the packaging. Do not install or use a damaged appliance. Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance. Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves. Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance. Wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor. Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, oven or hobs. The rear of the appliance must stand against the wall. Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight. Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too colds, such as the construction appendices, garages or wine cellars. When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor. Electrical connection Risk of fire and electrical shock. The appliance must be earthed. Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician. Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables. Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Service or an electrician to change the electrical components. The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation. Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. www.zanussi.com 3
Use Risk of injury, burns, electrical shock or fire. Do not change the specification of this appliance. Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer. Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit. It contains isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. This gas is flammable. If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there are no flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the room. Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance. Do not put soft drinks in the freezer compartment. This will create pressure on the drink container. Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance. Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance. Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot. Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp. Do not freeze again food that has been thawed. Obey the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food. Care and cleaning Risk of injury or damage to the appliance. Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit. Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance. Disposal Risk of injury or suffocation. Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. Cut off the mains cable and discard it. Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance. The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance are ozone-friendly. The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly. Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger. 4 www.zanussi.com
Product description Product overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 1 Vegetable drawers 2 Low temperature compartment 3 Cabinet shelves 4 Bottle rack 5 Control panel 6 Door shelves 7 Bottle shelf 8 Freezer drawers 9 Rating plate www.zanussi.com 5
Operation Control panel 1 1 Temperature indicators LED 2 QuickFreeze button 3 Temperature regulator 3 2 Switching on Insert the plug into the wall socket. QuickFreeze function You can activate the QuickFreeze function by pressing the QuickFreeze button. The LED corresponding to the symbol QuickFreeze indicator lights up. You can deactivate the QuickFreeze function by pressing the QuickFreeze button again. The QuickFreeze indicator will light off. This function stops automatically after 52 hours. Temperature regulation To operate the appliance, touch the temperature regulator button until the LED corresponding to the required temperature Daily use lights up. Selection is progressive, varying from 2 to 8 C. At first button touch actual setting LED keeps blinking. Any time the button is touch the set temperature is moved to 1 position. Corresponding LED will blink for a while. Touch the setting button until the required temperature is selected. The set will be fixed Coldest setting: +2 C. Warmest setting: +8 C. A medium setting is generally the most suitable. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on: room temperature how often the door is opened quantity of food stored appliance location. Refer to Safety chapters. 6 www.zanussi.com
Initial power on CAUTION! Before inserting the power plug in to the outlet and switching on the cabinet for the first time, leave the appliance standing upright for at least 4 hours. This will assure a sufficient amount of time for the oil to return to the compressor. Otherwise the compressor or electronic components may sustain damage. Storage of frozen food When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours with the QuickFreeze function turned on. If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers from appliance and place food on glass shelf to obtain the best performance. In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer that the value shown in the technical data chart under "Rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling). Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze small amount of fresh foods it is not necessary to change the present setting. To freeze fresh food activate the QuickFreeze function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment. Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment. The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate, a label located on the inside of the appliance. The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen. When the freezing process is completed, return to the required temperature (see "QuickFreeze Function"). Thawing In this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0 C. If this occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer setting. Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights. Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required. 1 2 3 www.zanussi.com 7
Bottle rack Place bottles (with the opening facing front) in the pre-positioned shelf. Removal of freezer baskets The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent their accidental removal or falling out. At the time of its removal from the freezer, pull the basket towards yourself and, upon reaching the end point, remove the basket by tilting its front upwards. At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the front of the basket to insert it into the freezer. Once you are over the end points, push the baskets back in their position. Low temperature compartment The low temperature compartment is suitable for storing fresh food like fish, meat, seafood, because the temperature inside is lower than the rest of the fridge. 1 2 Hints and tips Normal operating sounds The following sounds are normal during operation: A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils sound when refrigerant is pumped. A whirring and pulsating sound from the compressor when refrigerant is pumped. A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance caused by thermic dilatation (a natural and not dangerous physical phenomenon). A faint click noise from the temperature regulator when the compressor switches on or off. Hints for energy saving Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption. Hints for fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance: do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour position food so that air can circulate freely around it Hints for refrigeration Useful hints: Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. 8 www.zanussi.com
For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most. Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf. Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided. Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible. Bottles: these need a cap and should be stored on the door bottle shelf, or (if equipped) on the bottle rack. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator. Hints for freezing To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints: the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate; the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period; freeze only top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs; prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required; Care and cleaning Refer to Safety chapters. Periodic cleaning The equipment has to be cleaned regularly: clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap. regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. rinse and dry thoroughly. wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight; do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter; lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food; water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt; it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time. Hints for storage of frozen food To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer; be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time; not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary; once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen; do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer. Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet. Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour. Defrosting of the refrigerator Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates. www.zanussi.com 9
It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside. Defrosting the freezer The freezer compartment is frost free. This means that there is no build up of frost when it is in operation, neither on the internal walls nor on the foods. Troubleshooting The absence of frost is due to the continuous circulation of cold air inside the compartment, driven by an automatically controlled fan. Periods of non-operation When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions: 1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply. 2. Remove all food. 3. Clean the appliance and all accessories. 4. Leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant smells. If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure. Refer to Safety chapters. What to do if... Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does not operate. The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance. The mains plug is not connected to the mains socket correctly. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly. The appliance is noisy. There is no voltage in the mains socket. The appliance is not supported properly. Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician. Check if the appliance stands stable. The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door. The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre. The compressor operates continually. Temperature is set incorrectly. Many food products were put in at the same time. Refer to "Operation" chapter. Wait some hours and then check the temperature again. 10 www.zanussi.com
Problem Possible cause Solution There is too much frost and ice. The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the QuickFreeze, or after changing the temperature. Water flows on the rear plate of the refrigerator. Water flows inside the refrigerator. Water flows on the floor. Temperature cannot be set. The temperature in the appliance is too low/too high. The room temperature is too high. Food products placed in the appliance were too warm. The door is not closed correctly. The QuickFreeze function is switched on. The door is not closed correctly or the gasket is deformed/ dirty. This is normal, no error has occurred. During the automatic defrosting process, frost melts on the rear plate. The water outlet is clogged. Food products prevent that water flows into the water collector. The melting water outlet is not connected to the evaporative tray above the compressor. The QuickFreeze or QuickChill function is switched on. The temperature regulator is not set correctly. The door is not closed correctly. The food products' temperature is too high. Many food products are stored at the same time. Refer to climate class chart on the rating plate. Allow food products to cool to room temperature before storing. Refer to "Closing the door". Refer to "QuickFreeze function". Refer to "Closing the door". The compressor starts after a period of time. This is correct. Clean the water outlet. Make sure that food products do not touch the rear plate. Attach the melting water outlet to the evaporative tray. Switch off QuickFreeze or Quick- Chill manually, or wait until the function resets automatically to set the temperature. Refer to "Quick- Freeze or QuickChill function". Set a higher/lower temperature. Refer to "Closing the door". Let the food products temperature decrease to room temperature before storage. Store less food products at the same time. www.zanussi.com 11
Problem Possible cause Solution The door has been opened often. The QuickFreeze function is switched on. There is no cold air circulation in the appliance. Open the door only if necessary. Refer to "QuickFreeze function". Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance. If the advice does not lead to the desired result, contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre. Closing the door 1. Clean the door gaskets. 2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation". 3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Authorised Service Centre. Installation Refer to Safety chapters. Positioning This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: Climate class SN +10 C to + 32 C N +16 C to + 32 C ST +16 C to + 38 C T +16 C to + 43 C Ambient temperature Replacing the lamp The appliance is equipped with a longlife LED interior light. Only service is allowed to replace the lighting device. Contact your Authorised Service Centre. Some functional problems might occur for some types of models when operating outside of that range. The correct operation can only be guaranteed within the specified temperature range. If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Service Centre Electrical Connection CAUTION! Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: 12 www.zanussi.com
A A - green and yellow: Earth C - brown: Live D - blue: Neutral As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: 1. Connect the wire coloured green and yellow to the terminal marked either with the B Technical information C D E letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow. 2. Connect the wire coloured blue to the terminal either marked with the letter N or coloured black. 3. Connect the wire coloured brown to the terminal either marked with the L or coloured red. 4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of wire is present and the cord clamp (E) is secure over the outer sheath. Make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. 5. Switch on the appliance. The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp fuse (B). In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used. A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that it is disposed of safely. Technical data Height mm 2005 Width mm 595 Depth mm 642 Rising time Hours 18 Voltage Volts 230-240 Frequency Hz 50 The technical information are situated in the rating plate, on the external or internal side of the appliance and in the energy label. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol. Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical www.zanussi.com 13
* and electronic appliances. Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office. 14 www.zanussi.com
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